Rukman Senanayake was born on 21 June 1948 as the third son of Robert Parakrama Senanayake and Swarna Neela Senanayake, both cousins of the Senanayake family, a prominent political family that dominated the post-independence years of Sri Lanka.
10 Facts About Rukman Senanayake
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Rukman Senanayake was a leading figure in the Ceylon's independence movement.
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Rukman Senanayake had one elder brother, Devinda, and two sisters, Ranjini and Yasmin.
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Rukman Senanayake was educated at S Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia.
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Rukman Senanayake first entered the Parliament of Sri Lanka in 1973 from the United National Party, representing the Dedigama electorate following the death of his uncle, Dudley Senanayake.
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Rukman Senanayake remained as Member of Parliament until 1977, but did not contest in the 1977 General Elections.
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In 1994, Rukman Senanayake entered Parliament from the United National Party for the second time.
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Rukman Senanayake remained as Member of Parliament, representing the Polonnaruwa District until 2001.
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Rukman Senanayake held the portfolio of Cabinet Minister until 2004.
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Rukman Senanayake was appointed as the United National Party Chairman in 2007 and as Vice Leader in 2008.